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  1. Bigfoote
    Looking at my bottle of Fiebing's Edge Kote, it says right there do not freeze! The rest of your items are correct.
  2. Bigfoote
    Nice Job, looks really good!
  3. Bigfoote
    Wow looks great to me! The only thing I can see is maybe just a little tight on your stitching on the bottom, or maybe you haven't hammered it flat yet? Your stitching is very clean. Great looking project your buddy will love it!
  4. Bigfoote
    Matt S is right, they will all show when you dye. I always use gum trag as the last step after dyeing and before your finish coat. Doesn't show even if you get a little on the dyed portion.
  5. Bigfoote
    Wow nice job, the accent color looks great!
  6. Bigfoote
    Nice job, looks good in natural, it will age beautifully.
  7. Bigfoote
    Nice job, those edges are awesome!
  8. Bigfoote
    Very clever design, is that the natural color of that leather or did you dye it? If you dyed it what did you use, that color is great! Nice Job.
  9. Bigfoote
    I use Ecoweld from Tandy, a latex contact cement, no squeeze out on that. Follow Dwight's instructions, let it dry completely. On smaller projects I use the two sided tape, works great and no waiting for things to dry.
  10. Bigfoote
    Very nice, bet your fingers are sore after all that stitching! The only comment I would make is you should burnish the edges on the strap and keepers, great project though!
  11. Bigfoote
    Bikermutt, you have the true leatherworker spirit! When you need one, you buy ten because you may make more, but usually don't. Seems we all have that problem. The organizer you are looking at is great. I keep mine in small Tetley tea cans, they are great and my wife keeps me in tins, lol. I use some painters tape on the outside so I can write what the contents are. Can't beat free!
  12. Bigfoote
    Nice job on that, your stitching is very straight!
  13. Bigfoote
    I agree the blade will not fall out so you don't need a retainer. Nice job on the sheath!
  14. Bigfoote
    Wow that is awesome!
  15. Bigfoote
    No reason why they wouldn't work, if they start to wear, just print new ones! I don't think you could get real crisp fine details like metal stamps could?
  16. Bigfoote
    I'm assuming you are using rapid rivets, you probably have too heavy leather and the center section isn't mushrooming as it should. In that case I would recommend copper rivets instead.
  17. Bigfoote
    Yes you could, but your going to have to glue and stitch it on. Might have some trouble with edges depending on how you finished the original.
  18. Bigfoote
    There are a few plans on YouTube, but having tried a few they don't work very well. A machinist may be able to make something better from those ideas.
  19. Bigfoote
    Your for sure not alone! I keep all my mistakes hanging on the wall by my bench so I can remember not to do that. My first belt with a name on it was upside down!! Now I always remember keep the buckle end on the left, lol. Anyone who tells you they don't make mistakes is a liar!
  20. Bigfoote
    Wow that is great, wish I could draw like that!
  21. Bigfoote
    Glad to hear you are joining the "Saturday every day" crowd, you will enjoy it. Thanks so much for your wisdom, encouragement and willingness to help other leather workers on this forum, and your great videos! Hope your still going to be here when we need some help! I had a fellow ask me for help with his Mexican round braid today and knew exactly where to send him! Thanks again and happy retirement!
  22. Bigfoote
    I found anything hard like wood leaves marks on cased leather, then you have to fight to hold everything together to get it clamped right. I used to do it that way till I figured out a better way.
  23. Bigfoote
    That machine is for skiving, I think you need a splitter, I think we need a little more info on exactly what you are doing.
  24. Bigfoote
    I know others use a little piece of leather on the clips, I just figured there had to be a better way. Plus I get rid of all those little end pieces from the belts we all make and save but never seem to have a use for, lol.
  25. Bigfoote
    Just a little trick for those using binder clips to hold seams together, don't know if anyone else does this? It keeps the binder clips from marking your leather. I use 4oz leather for this.
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